10 Ways to Rock the Just-in-Time-for-Back-to-School Varsity Trend
This season, it's all about revamping athletic-inspired statement pieces, like classic letterman jackets and cheerleader skirts, with chic prints and seriously cool accessories. These sporty staples are super versatile, so try 'em with your old summertime favorites and brand-new back-to-school buys alike.
The trend is totally Hollywood-approved, too. Trendsetting stars like Miley Cyrus, Zendaya, and Cara Delevingne have recently been spotted rocking ultra-lu sportswear, but it's as well-suited for the high school hallways as it is for the red carpet. So get your head in the game and check out these stylish M.V.P.s.
1/11Mix Sporty and Sweet
Not ready to ditch summer prints? A classic bomber jacket instantly adds fall flair to quirky florals and preppy stripes.
Fashion Click blogger Diana J. is all set for class with ladylike flats and a practical satchel.
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3/11Cheer up Your Basics
Fitted jeans and heels are an effortlessly cool combo. Pair it with a rad jacket (like this version that has straight-out-of-the-locker-room leather sleeves!) for a low-key take on the trend.
Fashion Click blogger Lucy’s cute carryall is perfect for toting textbooks in style.
4/11Sweats Get Chic
With bold graphics and fashion-forward silhouettes, comfy sweats can go far beyond gym class. A pair of this season’s trendiest sneakers will deliver an all-out athletic ensemble, while chunky ankle boots channel downtown cool.
Fashion Click blogger Lizelisabeth amps up her outfit with bright, round sunglasses.
5/11Step up Your Game
Thanks to high-profile players who have style cred in spades, basketball is having a particularly chic moment. Here, the traditional mesh jersey gets a chic upgrade with a graphic print and quirky accessories.
Fashion Click blogger Hope B.’s heels add a fashionable boost to her court-ready combo.
6/11Join the Pep Squad
The pleated cheerleader skirt gets an edgy remix in dip-dyed denim. It’s versatile, sweet, and beats wearing jeans to class for the millionth day in a row.
To get the look on warmer days, try draping your jacket over your shoulders like Fashion Click blogger Chloe T.
7/11Go Retro
For campus style with an old-school vibe, an acid-wash denim topper—customized with patches and pins for extra credit—will do the trick. Pick one with a boxy silhouette for an ’80s-inspired ensemble.
The oversized proportion of Fashion Click blogger Sonia E.’s jean jacket balances out the mini length of her skater skirt.
8/11Borrow from the Guys
Even though girls have been winning their own letterman jackets for decades now, it’s still fun to rock one with a comfy, boyish fit. Add polish with feminine details, like pointy-toe flats and statement lipstick.
Fashion Click blogger Ashley D. mis in another trend with a pair of short overalls.
9/11Earn Your Varsity Letter
Step aside, hoodies. It’s all about the crew neck now! To snag some prep-school sass, choose a fitted shape and layer it over a collared shirt.
Fashion Click blogger Ivana J.’s cute kicks and skinny jeans make her casual outfit cool for school.
10/11Rock Your Colors
Whether you match your school mascot or pick your own shades, wear your spirit on your sleeve with an adorable bomber jacket.
Fashion Click blogger Kailey F. puts her own spin on this staple piece with a bubblegum hue and personalized details.
11/11Rally with Fall Layers
When the calendar says it’s autumn but the weather is still in summer vacation mode, a lightweight, varsity-inspired topper makes the perfect transitional piece. Plus, it’ll add some back-to-school attitude to the shorts and sandals you haven’t packed away just yet.
Fashion Click blogger Emma I. sticks to similar colors for a look that’s cohesive and cute.
